- 501 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL 36545
- (251) 246-3000
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F
The Arc of Clarke County is recognized as the foremost partner with families and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to support and enhance the quality of their lives.
People with IDD have human dignity. The lives of people with IDD have value.
People with IDD have varying strengths, abilities, and interests. Each person is unique.
People with IDD can make decisions about their lives. People with IDD should be supported to do so as requested or needed.
People with IDD have human and civil rights, which must be protected.
People with IDD are part of and contribute to the fabric of society. Everyone benefits when people with IDD are present and participate.
People with IDD have differing support needs. Society must support people with IDD to achieve their full potential. Society should also help families who provide support for loved ones with IDD.
Society must remove barriers and correct injustices that limit opportunities for people with IDD. Extra action is needed to help people with IDD and their families, who face other forms of bias or discrimination.
Human diversity is beautiful and powerful. We celebrate, honor, and seek to understand the differences in our identities and life experiences.
Approved by chapters of The Arc, 9/28/21.
The Arc of Clarke County provides resources and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and the community through comprehensive and quality programming, advocacy efforts, education, and awareness, all in an effort to ensure each person affected by IDD has the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential for the most independent life possible.
The Arc of Clarke County is a disability rights organization. We work with and for people with IDD, their families, and our communities to achieve change. We use the power of advocacy to improve the lives of people with IDD.
The Arc of Clarke County unites our chapters to advance the human rights and well-being of people with IDD and their families. The success of our advocacy depends on the strength of the chapter network. We are stronger together.
The Arc of Clarke County provides programs and services that people with IDD and their families want and depend upon in their daily lives. We strive for quality and excellence in all we do.
The Arc of Clarke County actively engages people with IDD and their family members in leading and guiding our work. These voices are the most important. The strong partnership between volunteer, experts, and the people we serve is critical to our mission.
The Arc of Clarke County leads by building consensus around a clear vision for the future of people with IDD. We unite and mobilize people behind goals and strategies that will make that vision a reality.
The Arc of Clarke County works with and for ALL people with IDD. While our work also helps all people with disabilities, our priority is people with IDD and their families.
The Arc of Clarke County works in coalition with other disability, civil rights, and human services groups. We value joint effort and step up to provide leadership when needed.
The Arc of Clarke County is accountable to people with IDD, their families, donors, and the public. We are committed to honesty and transparency.
The Arc of Clarke County respects the rights of people with IDD to decide if or when to self-identify and the language they use when doing so.
Approved by chapters of The Arc, 9/28/21.
